Koh Nai Kwong

In this Chinese name, the family name is Koh (古).

Yang Berhormat Senator Datuk Wira Koh Nai Kwong DCSM DMSM DSM
古乃光
Koh Nai Kwong (2014)
Senator Elected by the Malacca State Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office 6 March 2024 Serving with Mustafa Musa
Monarch	Ibrahim
Prime Minister	Anwar Ibrahim
Preceded by	Himself
In office 10 December 2020 – 9 December 2023 Serving with Mohamad Ali Mohamad (2020–2023) Mustafa Musa (2023)
Monarch	Abdullah
Prime Minister	Muhyiddin Yassin (2020–2021) Ismail Sabri Yaakob (2021–2022) Anwar Ibrahim (2022–2023)
Preceded by	Lee Tian Sing
Succeeded by	Himself
Member of the Malaysian Parliament for Alor Gajah
In office 5 May 2013 – 9 May 2018
Preceded by	Fong Chan Onn (BN–MCA)
Succeeded by	Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof (PH–BERSATU)
Majority	11,597 (2013)
Member of the Malacca State Executive Council
(Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation)
In office 2007–2008
Governor	Mohd Khalil Yaakob
Chief Minister	Mohd Ali Rustam
Constituency	Kesidang
Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly for Kesidang
In office 21 March 2004 – 8 March 2008
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Goh Leong San (PR–DAP)
Majority	1,701 (2004)
Faction represented in Dewan Negara
2020–2023, 2024–	Barisan Nasional
Faction represented in Dewan Rakyat
2013–2018	Barisan Nasional
Faction represented in the Malacca State Legislative Assembly
2004–2008	Barisan Nasional
Personal details
Born	Koh Nai Kwong (1961-02-28) 28 February 1961 (age 63) Pandan Jaya, Malacca, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)
Political party	Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
Other political affiliations	Barisan Nasional (BN)
Alma mater	University of Wales (LLB (Hons))
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer
Website	ybhgdatukkohnaikwong.blogspot

Koh Nai Kwong (Chinese: 古乃光; pinyin: Gǔ Nǎiguāng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kó͘ Nái-kong; born 28 February 1961) is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who has served as a Senator since March 2024 and from December 2020 to December 2023. He served as Member of the Malacca State Executive Council (EXCO) in the Barisan Nasional (BN) state administration under former Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam from 2007 to 2008, Member of Parliament (MP) for Alor Gajah from May 2013 to May 2018 and Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kesidang from March 2004 to March 2008. He is a member, the State Deputy Chairman and the Division Chief of Hang Tuah Jaya of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), a component party of the BN coalition. He was also the State Legal Advisor to BN of Malacca from 2006 to 2011.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Political career

Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (2004–2008)

2004 Malacca state election

In the 2004 Malacca state election, Koh made his electoral debut after being nominated by BN to contest for the Kesidang state seat.[8] He was elected to the Malacca State Legislative Assembly as Kesidang MLA for the first term after defeating Lim Jak Wong of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) by a majority of 1,701 votes.

Member of the Malacca State Executive Council (2007–2008)

In 2007, Koh was appointed as Member of the Malacca State EXCO in charge of Housing, Local Government, Environment and Transportation by Chief Minister Mohd Ali. In 2008, he lost the position after he was not reelected as an MLA in the 2008 Malacca state election.

Candidate for the Member of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly (2008 & 2018)

2008 Malacca state election

In the 2008 Malacca state election, Koh was renominated by BN to defend the Kesidang seat. He lost the seat and was not reelected as the Kesidang MLA for the second term after losing to Goh Leong San of the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) by a minority of 1,399 votes.[9]

2018 Malacca state election

In the 2018 Malacca state election, Koh was renominated by BN to contest for the Machap Jaya state seat instead of defending the Alor Gajah seat. He was not elected as the Machap Jaya MLA after losing to Ginie Lim Siew Lin of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) by a minority of 1,336 votes.[10]

Member of Parliament (2013–2018)

2013 general election

In the 2013 general election, Koh was renominated by BN to contest for the Alor Gajah federal seat. He won the seat and was elected to the Parliament as the Alor Gajah MP after defeating Damian Yeo Shen Li of the PR by the majority of 11,597 votes.

Senatorship (2020-2023, 2024-now)

On 21 December 2020, Koh was elected to the Parliament as the Senator representing Malacca after being nominated and approved by the Malacca State Legislative Assembly.[11] His term ended on 9 December 2023 and was reappointed for a second term in March 2024.[12]

Election results

Malacca State Legislative Assembly[13][14][15][16]

Year	Constituency	Candidate		Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
2004	N19 Kesidang		Koh Nai Kwong (MCA)	6,846	55.94%		Lim Jak Wong (DAP)	5,145	42.04%	12,239	1,701	78.95%
2008			Koh Nai Kwong (MCA)	5,842	43.84%		Goh Leong San (DAP)	7,241	54.34%	13,325	1,399	80.89%
2018	N08 Machap Jaya		Koh Nai Kwong (MCA)	4,214	33.10%		Ginie Lim Siew Lin (PKR)	5,550	43.60%	10,718	1,336	84.30%
							Wan Zahidi Wan Ismail (PAS)	775	6.10%

Parliament of Malaysia[14][17]

Year	Constituency	Candidate		Votes	Pct	Opponent(s)		Votes	Pct	Ballots cast	Majority	Turnout
2013	P135 Alor Gajah		Koh Nai Kwong (MCA)	32,594	60.82%		Damian Yeo Shen Li (DAP)	20,997	39.18%	55,131	11,597	86.70%

Honours

•  Malaysia :
  • Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
•  Malacca :
  • Knight Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DCSM) – Datuk Wira (2017)
  • Companion Class I of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DMSM) – Datuk (2007)
  • Member of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DSM) (2001)[18]

See also

• Members of the Dewan Negara, 14th Malaysian Parliament
• Members of the Dewan Negara, 15th Malaysian Parliament
• List of people who have served in both Houses of the Malaysian Parliament

External links

• Koh Nai Kwong's Blog
• Koh Nai Kwong's Facebook

References

1. 人物辞条→ 经济 →古乃光. 人物辞条 - hqcr (in Chinese). 29 April 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
2. "Koh Nai Kwong — Bahasa Melayu - MyMP - UndiMsia!" (in Malay). #MyMP UndiMsia! Sinar Project. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
3. "Maklumat Ahli Parlimen : YB Datuk Koh Nai Kwong". Parlimen Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 17 March 2018.
4. "Koh Nai Kwong, YB Datuk". KUASA. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
5. "Malaysian Legal Directory : Malaysian Bar Advocators and Solicators Directory : About KOH NAI KWONG & ASSOC". The Malaysian Bar. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
6. "Legal Directory : Koh Nai Kwong & Assoc., Melaka". RACKL : Malaysian Legal (Lawyers, Solicitors & Advocates) Directory. RCAKL.ORG.MY. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
7. 拿督古乃光律师 Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong. Y.B. Datuk Koh Nai Kwong Blogspot. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
8. "MMKN". Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
9. 對壘古乃光‧吳良山有信心 [Facing off against Koh Nai Kwong; Goh Leong San feels confident]. Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese). 24 February 2008. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
10. Geraldine Tong (3 May 2018). "Machap Baru: Harapan terbaik PKR menang kerusi pertama di Melaka" (in Malay). Malaysiakini. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
11. "Two sworn in as Senators at Dewan Negara". New Straits Times. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
12. "Koh Nai Kwong sworn in as senator for second term". 20 March 2024.
13. "Keputusan Pilihan Raya Umum Parlimen/Dewan Undangan Negeri" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 19 June 2010. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
14. "Malaysia General Election". undiinfo Malaysian Election Data. Malaysiakini. Retrieved 4 February 2017. Results only available from the 2004 election.
15. "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
16. "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 24 May 2018. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
17. "KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM 13". Sistem Pengurusan Maklumat Pilihan Raya Umum (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
18. "SENARAI PENERIMA DARJAH-DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT-PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI MELAKA 2001" (PDF) (in Malay). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Melaka.